Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for heel ulcer includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Heel Ulcer
Use ICD-10 code L89.62- for pressure ulcer of left heel, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Use when diabetes is the underlying cause of the ulcer.
Gangrene
Use when gangrene is present with the ulcer.
The ICD-10 code for a pressure ulcer of the heel is L89.62-, which specifies laterality and stage. For non-pressure ulcers, such as diabetic ulcers, use L97.42-.
Document the ulcer's location, laterality, stage, and any underlying conditions like diabetes. Use specific terms like 'pressure-induced' and include tissue involvement details.